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NUMBER 5: POLITICAL + PUBLIC SUPPORT

1 INTRODUCTION

1 Introduction 1

2 POLITICAL SUPPORT

2 Political Support 4

Status of Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Decision-Making Mechanisms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Legal Obstacles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Existing Laws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

New Laws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Impact of Elections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Jurisdictional Covenant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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3 Public Support 12

Population . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Public Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Public Poll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Public Poll Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

4 BID COMMITTEE

4 Bid Committee 18

Committee Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

5 HOST CITY CONTRACT

5 Host City Contract 24

Signed Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Potential Contract Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

6 PUBLIC POLL SUMMARIES

6 Public Poll Summaries 28

INtRodUCtIoN

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What gives Boston its heartbeat? Its life? Its identity? Is it the buildings? Our infrastructure at work? Certainly . But take a closer look at what’s behind all of it . The people . The forward-thinking, proud, indomitable spirit of the people . This is the heartbeat of Boston .

Together we show a proud legacy of forward progress . From our early days as colonial settlers to our next chance to define the course of our history.

You can see it worn into the footsteps of the Freedom Trail, in the pursuit of knowledge within the more than one hundred universities and colleges in the Greater Boston area and through the cradle of innovation that makes the Commonwealth an international hub for research, technology and medical advancement .

You can feel it in our thoughtful infrastructure: among the top five most walkable, bike-friendly and transit-friendly cities in America, a top ten green city and the most energy-efficient city in the United States .

And you can hear it in the power of sports to unite and carry our hopes and dreams for a better tomorrow . It’s the recognition that athletics are a catalyst for our educational and economic prosperity, and that youth sports can shape our next generation of leaders and innovators .

Over the past several months, we have had meetings, conversations and events with our people – elected officials, business leaders, college and university presidents, economic experts, Olympic and Paralympic athletes – and taxi drivers, teachers, parents and so many others who make up our community .

Our goal was simple: to explain why we believe in a Boston Olympic bid and to listen to their response .

Time and again our gatherings concluded with a strong and consistent reply: ringing enthusiasm for a Boston 2024 bid . From the Mayor of Boston to students cheering on rowers at the Head of the Charles Regatta, we have found remarkable support for bringing the Olympics to Boston .

It has been a tremendous and humbling experience to listen to our people’s dreams for our region and imagine how the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games can create a positive legacy for us all . Just as importantly, it has been extremely inspiring to understand our people’s belief in the power of the Olympic and Paralympic Games – how they unite us, how they represent the best in humanity, and how the Games, like no other event on the planet, are the physical embodiment of elevating the human spirit to new heights .

We are proud to present this chapter detailing the Political and Public Support for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, knowing that the voice of our people is simple, strong and growing . We are all in .

We are here to put our history, technology, academics, infrastructure, and, of course, our people to work in defining the next chapter of the Olympic Movement, together .

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Status of Support

What is the status of support of the local, county and state government authorities, and your local Congressional delegation?

Boston 2024 has conducted a series of meetings with local and state elected officials, all of whom have expressed enthusiasm for and excitement about our bid . Our most ardent advocates continue to be Governor Deval Patrick and Boston Mayor Martin Walsh, whose combined leadership has been a key component of our effort . To further reinforce their commitment, both leaders have specifically assigned senior staff to serve as official liaisons to Boston 2024 to coordinate the necessary resources from their transportation, planning, legal and operations departments .

We have had positive discussions with Governor-elect Charlie Baker (R-Swampscott), and we are confident that he and his new administration will continue to be important partners as the process moves forward . Support from current Senate President Therese Murray (D-Plymouth), Senate Majority Leader Stanley Rosenberg (D-Amherst), who will become Senate President in January, Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo (D-Winthrop) and members of the Boston Legislative Delegation represents important bipartisan leadership on Beacon Hill that will strengthen our plan to engage legislators across the Commonwealth in the coming months .

In addition to state officials, mayors of cities and towns outside of Boston have shared their support of our bid . While the City of Boston will be the official host city of the Games, Boston 2024 envisions strong collaboration with municipalities that may host venues or accommodations, and our partnership with their local leaders will be critical to our effort . The cities of Cambridge, Newton, Somerville, Medford and Lowell have already stepped up to the plate, and we expect more to join our Olympic quest in the coming months . Discussions with members of the Boston City Council have been very positive, and they too will be key partners as we embark on a comprehensive community process in concert with Mayor Walsh and his team . We have had positive and productive

initial conversations with members of our Congressional Delegation and have organized a full briefing of the delegation.

Boston 2024 is pleased with the breadth and depth of support we have received from government officials to date, but we recognize that this is just the beginning of what we know will be a broader public discourse in the near future . Boston 2024 remains ready and looks forward to working with the USOC and elected government leaders to ensure an open, honest and transparent public outreach campaign throughout the bid process .

decision-Making Mechanisms

What are the management and decision-making mechanisms you envision to facilitate planning and operations within multiple political jurisdictions during and in preparation for the Games?

As stated in previous submissions related to security, Boston 2024 anticipates that multiple political and operational jurisdictions will be involved in security planning and execution . The greater Boston region has demonstrated a proven track record of success with multi-jurisdictional collaboration among federal, state and local authorities and private sector safety entities in planning for and implementing security for large scale events . For the 2024 Games, we envision that our comprehensive safety and security plan will be developed and executed under a multi-jurisdictional, multi-disciplined unified command and coordination structure similar to what was created for the Democratic National Convention in 2004 and annual events such as the Boston Marathon and Fourth of July Celebration .

Boston 2024 recognizes that the City of Boston will be a lead partner during and in preparation for the Games . We are also committed to pursuing close collaboration with other municipalities hosting venues and ensuring that they, too have a seat at the planning table .

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Legal obstacles

What are the legal obstacles, if any, to the organization of the Games in your city/county/state?

As described in other submissions, Boston 2024 anticipates that a number of venues will be located on land owned by public entities, including the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the MBTA and the City of Boston . Use of such land would require relocation strategies for existing facilities . Such relocation and utilization of the land, either temporarily for the 2024 Olympic Games or for legacy purposes, would require special legislation to avoid limitations on sale, lease or other disposition of certain publicly-owned lands under existing

Massachusetts laws . Other legal considerations include the existing permitting and approval requirements needed both for venues and for necessary transportation improvements .

Existing Laws

What are the existing laws, if any, in your city/county/state that relate to sport?

Massachusetts laws related to sport, including local ordinances in the cities or towns in which the proposed venues are located, are limited primarily to certain licensing requirements, as outlined in the chart on the following page:


JURISdICtIoN REGULAtEd SPoRt / RELAtEd ENtItY LAW oR REGULAtIoN

MASSACHUSEttS PHYSICIANSExemption from physician registration process for out of state physicians providing medical services to athletes or team personnel attending sporting event sponsored by the USoC or a World Cup organizing Committee

MASSACHUSEttS UNARMEd CoMBAtIVE SPoRtS

Required licenses for boxing, judo and taekwondo events and certain personnel involved in such events (athletes, physicians, referee, judge, trainer)

MASSACHUSEttS SHootING Local licensing requirements by chiefs of police preempted by temporary license granted by Colonel of State Police for temporary license in connection with firearms competition

MASSACHUSEttS AtHLEtIC tRAINERS License required for trainers practicing in Massachusetts

MASSACHUSEttS HoRSES department of Agricultural Resources regulates importation and licensure for horses, including, for example, evidence of negative test for infectious equine anemia

MASSACHUSEttS SPoRtS EVENtS State law delegates authority to administer licenses to local mayors or selectmen, including procedural requirements for public notice and hearings, as applicable

BoStoN SPoRtS EVENtSLicense requirements administered by Mayor’s Licensing division; Boston Public Health Commission regulations for events with anticipated attendance in excess of 5,000 and permits required for events that include amplified sounds

BoStoN SHootING Local ordinance prohibiting discharge of gun in Boston preempted by exception for sporting events

CAMBRIdGE SPoRtS EVENtS License required for sports events on Sundays in public parks or playgrounds

SoMERVILLE SPoRtS EVENtSLicense approval from Board of Aldermen and Mayor, upon indemnity of the City; express prohibition of walkathons, marathons exhibitions or “other forms of public amusement where participants engage in endurance contests for more than four hours in one day.”

FoXBoRoUGH SPoRtS EVENtS License and public notice for any event in which the number of tickets for sale exceeds 15,000, including security and traffic plans and paid police details

In addition to the license requirements and exceptions thereto, there are a few other Massachusetts laws that relate to sport .

Massachusetts law permits any employee who qualifies for a world athletic or Olympic competition team to take a paid leave of absence to compete .

Another law imposes a fine of up to $50 for any person who directs profane, obscene, impure or slanderous language at a participant or official in a sporting event .

Finally, there are a few additional Massachusetts laws that relate to professional athletes, such as a law that makes it a crime for a professional athlete or those involved in professional sporting events to give or receive “any valuable thing with intent to influence [the athlete] to lose, or try to lose, or cause to be lost, or to limit [the] team’s margin of victory.” Further, there are state tax regulations that govern the tax treatment of out-of-state professional team athletes .


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New Laws

Do you envisage the implementation of any new laws to facilitate the organization of the Games?

Boston 2024 could envision proposal of comprehensive Olympic legislation to facilitate venues and transportation in a unified manner. Such new legislation would, among other things, facilitate public control of the land and infrastructure for the duration of the 2024 Games and facilitate public/private joint ventures for certain development projects .

While Boston 2024 does not anticipate any significant issues related to securing the necessary approvals and permits under existing law, Boston 2024 may propose, in any special legislation, provisions to provide for expedited and streamlined permitting processes . There is precedent in Massachusetts for such a streamlined approach for large infrastructure projects, including, for example, the development and expansion of the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center .

Impact of Elections

List all elections planned at the city, state and regional levels through December 2015 and indicate whether the outcome of such elections could have any impact on the preparation and staging of the Games in 2024.

In the City of Boston, non-partisan elections will be held in 2015 for City Council, the municipality’s legislative body comprised of four at-large and nine district seats . A preliminary election will occur on a date to be determined in September to narrow the at-large pool to eight candidates and the district pool to two candidates for each seat . The final election will occur on November 3, 2015. The outcome of these elections will not have an impact on the preparation and staging of the Games in 2024 . There are no planned elections in 2015 at the state and regional levels .

Jurisdictional Covenant

Provide a covenant from each level of government and political jurisdiction of your bid stating the following:

“[Duly authorized representatives] hereby confirm that the government of [political jurisdiction as identified in the Host City Contract]: Has reviewed the current IOC Host City Contract, understands the requirements and confirms ability for the city to sign. Guarantees the respect of the Olympic Charter. Guarantees it will take all the necessary measures in order that [city] fulfills its obligations completely.”

The Mayor of the City of Boston has executed the covenant (refer to letter on adjacent page) and is duly authorized to do so .


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Population

What is the current population, as well as the estimated population in 2024 for the city, state and region? (Specify Source)

AREA 2014 2024

CItY637,625

MEtRoPoLItAN AREA PLANNING CoUNCIL

681,935MEtRoPoLItAN AREA

PLANNING CoUNCIL

StAtE

6,648,138UNIVERSItY oF

MASSACHUSEttS doNAHUE INStItUtE

6,802,238UNIVERSItY oF

MASSACHUSEttS doNAHUE INStItUtE

REGIoN2,526,464

MEtRoPoLItAN AREA PLANNING CoUNCIL

2,626,767MEtRoPoLItAN AREA

PLANNING CoUNCIL

Public opinion

What is the general public opinion in your city/region toward bidding for and hosting the Games?

Bidding for and hosting the Games in the Boston area are generally popular ideas . Support is consistent across the Commonwealth, and over the past seven months, we have seen this support grow steadily as residents begin to learn more about a potential Olympics in the Boston area . In Boston alone, nearly 60% of residents favor the proposal to host the Olympics in the city, which represents a strong baseline of support garnered with minimal public outreach . Even before hearing details about the proposed bid, residents are receptive to the idea, and support jumps to a clear-cut majority after residents receive more information . Support is strongest among young people, African-Americans and Latinos .

Boston 2024’s formidable presence on social media illustrates this broad-based support – we currently have 4,200 followers on Twitter, our “likes” on Facebook have increased by 80% since August and after only one month on Instagram, the number of followers grew by 75% .

Public Poll

Will you poll the public?

Yes, Boston 2024 polled the public in April and again in September .

Public Poll Criteria

If yes to the above, what questions were asked? What area was covered? What dates did the poll take place? What sample size was utilized? Who conducted the poll and how can they be contacted?

Please refer to the charts on the following pages to answer the questions stated above .

Please refer to the final chapter of this submission for the executive summaries of both polls .

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A. QUEStIoNS WERE ASKEd?

1. do you consider yourself a sports fan?

2. do you watch the olympics? How much?

3. Which of the following six issues facing the state concerns you the most at this time: jobs and the economy, public schools, crime and drugs, health care, roads and transportation?

4. Would you be inclined to support holding the 2024 Summer olympics in the Boston area, would you be inclined not to support this idea or don’t you have a firm opinion on this?

5. When last Summer olympic Games were held two years ago in London. Is it your impression that the London olympics were pretty well-run or not, very well-run, or don’t you have any impressions about this?

6. I’m going to read you some statements about the olympic Games. Please tell me whether you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with that particular statement:

• the olympics provide countries with a healthy outlet for national pride, as they cheer on their athletes and teams.

• the olympics help to promote international harmony and understanding.

• Areas that have hosted the olympic games have generally benefited from the experience.

7. the olympic host city also hosts the Paralympic games for athletes with disabilities. do you feel the Paralympic games get enough exposure on television and in the media, or do you feel that more needs to be done to promote the Paralympic games to a wider audience?

8. Let me tell you some more about the possible proposal for the Boston area to host the 2024 Summer olympic Games. the area already has many athletic facilities that could be used for olympic competitions, including td Garden, Fenway Park, and Harvard Stadium; has experience in hosting major sporting events like the Boston Marathon and the World Series; and has more than enough hotel rooms and security personnel to handle the needs of the olympics. A special commission of the legislature concluded that it would be feasible for the Boston area to host the olympics. Holding the summer olympics here would require construction of a new olympic Stadium, an olympic Village to house the athletes, a new arena for bicycle racing and an aquatic center for swimming and diving. It would also require improving and upgrading the transportation system in the region. Would you be inclined to support holding the 2024 summer olympics in the Boston area, or would you not be inclined to support this idea?

9. For Boston to be chosen to host the 2024 Summer olympics, it would have to compete against other cities, both in the U.S.. and in other countries. Each city must submit a detailed bid to the international olympic Committee. the olympic Committee will pick the winning bid in 2017, and that city will then have seven years to get ready for the olympics. do you feel that the Boston area should definitely submit a bid to host the 2024 Olympics; should it seriously consider submitting a bid; or should it not submit a bid?

10. Supporters say that holding the olympics in the Boston area will showcase our region to the rest of the world and help establish it as a major player in the new global economy. they say the olympics are the best advertising that any city or state can have, and the Games can help Boston and MA gain a reputation as a world-class area that will attract business and investment, as well as tourists, from all over the globe. How important do you feel this benefit would be for Boston and MA?

11. Supporters say that holding the olympics in the Boston area will serve as a catalyst for making the sort of major transportation and infrastructure improvements that are essential to our state’s economic future. they say that hosting the olympics will give state and business leaders a strong incentive to work together, on a firm deadline, to complete these improvements that will have a lasting, positive impact on the entire state. How important do you feel this benefit would be for Boston and MA?

12. What do you think would be the benefits to Boston and Massachusetts from hosting the 2024 olympics?

13. Rate the importance of potential benefits.

14. What concerns, if any, would you have about Boston and Massachusetts hosting the 2024 olympics?

15. I’m going to mention some concerns that people have expressed about holding the olympics in Boston and nearby communities in Massachusetts. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that is a serious concern; a concern, but one that can be addressed; or not a serious concern – cost to taxpayers would be high, traffic congestion in the area would get worse, Boston area is too small and densely populated to have enough room for the olympics, olympics would take away our attention from other important priorities.

16. Reactions to selected reasons for hosting the olympics – very convincing, fairly convincing or not convincing.

17. Now let me get your final opinion – do you support holding the 2024 summer olympics in the Boston area, or do you not support this idea?

18. For each of the following, please tell me how much trust you would have in what that person or group has to say about the issues we’ve been discussing (trust a great deal/fair amount) – Robert Kraft, Bill Russell and Larry Bird, leaders of the business community, Boston Mayor Martin Walsh, Governor deval Patrick, the Boston Globe, the MA Affordable Housing Alliance, Aly Raisman.

19. Questions about age, gender, race, level of education completed, union membership.

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SEPtEMBER 2014 PoLL

A. QUEStIoNS WERE ASKEd?

1. do you feel that things in the city of Boston are generally heading in the right direction, or do you feel things are pretty seriously off on the wrong track?

2. For each of the following issues, please tell me how concerned you are personally about that particular issue: crime and drugs, quality of public schools, traffic congestion, availability of parking, condition of streets and sidewalks, property taxes, access to the MBtA and public transit.

3. Favorable/unfavorable rating for selected public figures: Mayor Marty Walsh, Senator Elizabeth Warren, Candidate for Governor Martha Coakley, Candidate for Governor Charlie Baker, Senator Ed Markey, Sheriff Steve tompkins, Candidate for Governor Jeff McCormick.

4. there has been some talk about the possibility of Boston hosting the Summer olympic Games in 2024. Have you previously heard or read anything about this issue, or is this the first you’ve heard of it?

5. Would you be inclined to support holding the 2024 Summer olympics in Boston, would you be inclined not to support this idea, or don’t you have a firm opinion at this time?

6. do you consider yourself a sports fan?

7. In general, do you watch the olympic Games when they are on television?

8. Let me tell you some more about the possible proposal for Boston to host the 2024 summer olympic Games. the Boston area already has many athletic facilities that could be used for olympic competitions, including td Garden, Fenway Park, and Harvard Stadium. It has experience in hosting major sporting events like the Boston Marathon and the World Series. And it has enough hotel rooms and security personnel to handle the needs of the olympics. A special commission of the Legislature concluded that it would be feasible for Boston to host the olympics. Holding the summer olympics here would require construction of several new projects, including a new olympic Stadium, an olympic Village to house the athletes, a new arena for bicycle racing and an aquatic center for swimming and diving. It would also require improving and upgrading the transportation system in the area. Would you be inclined to support holding the 2024 Summer olympics in Boston, or would you be inclined not to support this idea?

9. What concerns or reservations, if any, would you have about hosting the 2024 olympics in Boston?

10. For Boston to be chosen to host the 2024 Summer olympics, it would have to compete against other cities, both in the U.S. and in other countries. Each city must submit a detailed bid to the IoC. the IoC will pick the winning bid in 2017, and that city will then have seven years to get ready for the olympics. do you think the Boston area should definitely submit a bid to host the 2024 olympics, should it seriously consider submitting a bid, or should it not submit a bid?

11. Rate the importance of potential benefits: preparations for the olympics will include major improvements to local roadways, the t, and commuter rail service; preparing for the olympics will create thousands of construction jobs over a seven-year period; as an olympic host, Boston would qualify for additional federal aid to help pay for needed improvements; housing for olympic athletes can later be converted into hundreds of units of affordable housing for Boston residents; the olympics will provide local schools an opportunity to emphasize the importance of fitness and good nutrition to our kids; many of the new athletic facilities built for the olympics can be used by local schools and residents after the Games are over; the publicity from the olympics will attract interest in Boston, and increased business investment, from around the globe; the olympic experience can be a source of pride and unity that brings people in the city closer together; hosting the olympics will lead to increased tourism in Boston.

12. If Boston is chosen to host the 2024 olympics, how likely do you think it is that there will be construction of olympic facilities in your neighborhood or part of the city?

13. Rate level of concern about potential impacts: taxpayers will have to pay for part of the high cost of the Olympics; traffic congestion in the city is already bad, and the olympics would make it worse; there would be a greater threat of terrorism or security problems during the olympics; Boston is small and densely populated, making it hard to create enough space for the olympics; all the construction to prepare for the olympics will disrupt everyday life in the city; the olympics would divert our attention from other important priorities we have in Boston.

14. Rate statements in support of hosting olympics in Boston: the improvements we make to roads and highways, the t, and other regional transportation systems are vital to our economic future, and they will continue to benefit this region long after the olympics are over; in addition to the olympics, Boston would also host the Paralympics, providing a worldwide stage for athletes with disabilities; the olympic Village would be converted after the Games into hundreds of units of affordable housing, to help address one of the city’s most urgent needs; all of the new olympic facilities would be designed to be re-used after the Games are over, to provide a lasting legacy benefit for the people of Boston; the Olympic Games will be a powerful catalyst to help political and business leaders focus on the city’s long-term needs – especially improvements to our roads and public transit, and more affordable housing; the olympics will showcase Boston to the entire world, attracting greatly increased tourism and foreign investment to the area; the olympics are an international celebration of the human spirit, and hosting that celebration will instill a sense of pride and unity that will bring the people of this region and state together.

15. Now let me get your final opinion – do you support holding the 2024 Summer olympics in the Boston area, or do you not support this idea?

16. Regardless of how you feel about this issue, what do you feel is the best reason to consider holding the 2024 Summer olympics in Boston?

17. Questions about age, gender, race, level of education completed, union membership.


APRIL 2014 PoLL SEPtEMBER 2014 PoLL

B. AREA WAS CoVEREd? MASSACHUSEttS BoStoN

C. dAtES dId tHE PoLL tAKE PLACE? APRIL 1 - 6 SEPtEMBER 22 - 25

d. SAMPLE SIZE WAS UtILIZEd?

REPRESENtAtIVE SAMPLE oF 600 MASSACHUSEttS RESIdENtS AGEd 18 ANd oLdER

REPRESENtAtIVE SAMPLE oF 601 BoStoN RESIdENtS AGEd 18 ANd oLdER

E. WHo CoNdUCtEd tHE PoLL?

BotH PoLLS WERE CoNdUCtEd BY toM KILEY, PRESIdENt oF KILEY ANd CoMPANY oPINIoN RESEARCH CoNSULtANtS. HE CAN BE CoNtACtEd At (617) 266-1000 oR [email protected]

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Committee Structure

Provide a basic structure of your bid committee, identifying authorities and their official roles.

The current Bid Committee, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization named Boston 2024 Partnership, Inc ., consists of the following:

A Board of directors and a President:

John Fish President and CEO of Suffolk Construction, serves as Chair, Treasurer, Clerk, and Director and was elected to a three year term

Steve Pagliuca Managing Director of Bain Capital and co-owner of the Boston Celtics, serves as Director and was elected to a two year term

Gloria Larson President of Bentley University, serves as Director and was elected to a one year term

dan o’Connell Former Secretary of Housing and Economic Development for Massachusetts and CEO of the Massachusetts Competitive Partnership, serves as President

An all-volunteer steering committee, referred to as the Executive Committee, with chairs of the following subcommittees:

College + University Engagement Co-Chairs:

Gloria Larson President of Bentley University

Katie Lapp Executive Vice President of Harvard University

Israel Ruiz Executive Vice President of MIT

Robert Caret President of University of Massachusetts

Government + Community outreach Co-Chairs:

Senator William “Mo” Cowan Former U.S. Senator and current Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of ML Strategies

Senator Eileen donoghue Massachusetts State Senator

William Coyne Consultant

Innovation + technology Co-Chairs:

Jeffrey Leiden President and CEO of Vertex Pharmaceuticals

William teuber Vice Chairman of EMC

James “Jay” Hooley Chairman, President and CEO of State Street Corporation

Juliette Kayyem Homeland Security Expert, Harvard Kennedy School of Government and CEO, JNK Solutions Group

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Public Relations + Marketing Committee Co-Chairs:

Karen Kaplan Chairman and CEO of Hill Holiday

doug Rubin Founding Partner of Northwind Strategies

olympic Movement Co-Chairs:

Ralph Cox Principal of Redgate Real Estate Development (1980 U.S. Hockey Team)

Cheri Blauwet, Md Paralympic Athlete and Physician at Spaulding Rehabilitation

Robert Reynolds President and CEO of Putnam Investments (Board member, US Ski and Snowboard Team Foundation)

Fundraising + Finance Co-Chairs:

Steve Pagliuca Managing Director of Bain Capital and co-owner of the Boston Celtics

Roger Crandall President and CEO of MassMutual Financial Group

Master Planning Committee Co-Chairs:

david Manfredi Founder and Principal of Elkus Manfredi Architects

tom Alperin President of National Development

Legal:

R. Robert Popeo Chairman of Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C.

Ex Officio Government Roles:

Office of the Mayor of Boston: John Fitzgerald Senior Project Manager for Boston Redevelopment Agency

Office of the Governor of Massachusetts: Richard Sullivan Chief of Staff to Governor Deval Patrick

Gregory Bialecki Secretary of Housing and Economic Development

Massachusetts Port Authority: thomas Glynn CEO of the Massachusetts Port Authority

Massachusetts Convention Center Authority: James Rooney Executive Director

In addition, Boston 2024 has full time staff of seven individuals led by John Fish, Chairman of Boston 2024, and Dan O’Connell, President of Boston 2024 .

This team has worked closely with independent architects, engineers, information technology programmers as well marketing, political and fundraising experts in order to research and present the best possible bid to the USOC .

On the following page please find a letter from the Internal Revenue Service confirming Boston 2024 Partnership’s non-profit status.

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Signed Contract

Is your city willing to sign the Host City Contract unedited?

Yes, Boston 2024 and the City of Boston recognize the necessity in agreeing to sign the 2024 Host City Contract in the form to be provided by the IOC .

Boston 2024 has been working collaboratively with the City of Boston in reviewing the Host City Contract, both the 2020 version, as well as the modifications in the recently-released 2022 version.

Boston 2024 and the City value the demonstrated willingness of the USOC staff to provide insights into provisions in the contract that cannot, in and of themselves, be satisfied solely by the City of Boston or Boston 2024, given the nature of the specific undertakings and the jurisdiction, for example, of the federal government on certain matters . We will continue to act in good faith with the USOC on meeting all of the obligations .

We welcome the recent modifications by the IOC to the Host City Contract, including relaxing certain confidentiality requirements in recognition of the legal and political implications, prohibiting any form of discrimination, modifying the scope of certain venues like the Athletes’ Village and Olympic Stadium and limiting changes in the Program of the Games . We look forward to working with the USOC on understanding other potential modifications to the Host City Contract .

Recognizing the risks undertaken by the City of Boston in executing the Host City Contract, Boston 2024 and the City of Boston have been developing a structure in our bid to minimize exposure by the City of Boston to such risks . The City of Boston will agree to the terms, without reservation, but will benefit from indemnities from Boston 2024, insurance policies, investment from the business community and other protections .

Potential Contract Issues

If no, what potential issues do you have with executing the contract?

Not applicable .

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